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standing with the marginalized, ensuring every person’s rights are protected
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NYC Officials Back More Street Vendor Permits, But Resist Lifting Longtime Cap
City Limits
“After the hearing, Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, deputy director of the Street Vendor Project, said it was encouraging to see the administration calling for expanding the total number of vending permits."
Protecting New York’s Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks
City Limits
“The Trump administration’s scare tactics have been so ruthless that they have successfully inhibited those in need from seeking social service providers, leaving them further isolated and at-risk.” - UJC Project Directors Amy Leipziger, Madeline Garcia Bigelow, Abigail AnzaloneAdvocates Talk About Street Vendor Licenses And More
Spectrum News
“Street vendors and advocates rallied Tuesday, calling on the city to issue more licenses for food and general street vendors...Mohamed Attia, the managing director of the Street Vendor Project, joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Wednesday to discuss more.”
